HACCP & Food Safety Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

Link Snacks; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Snacks in Perry, GA seeks a quality-focused Lab tech to maintain Listeria Control and environmental swabbing programs, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation for USDA/QA processes.

The role requires HAACP certification within 6 months, ability to work 3rd shift Fri-Sun 4am-5pm, and strong MS Office skills to manage test results and reports in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to complete training course and acquire HAACP certification within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Must be able to effectively implement solutions to quality issues.
• Must have a firm knowledge of quality assurance methods, product testing methods, standard measurements, regulatory compliance standards, and documentation procedures.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Must be able to accept direction from Supervisors and Managers.
• Must be able to interact with others in a respectful manner.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must demonstrate a math aptitude.
• Must be able to read and write in the English Language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the LCOP (Listeria Control Program) by performing weekly Listeria swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling.
• Maintain the Pre-Operational environmental swabbing and testing program by performing weekly swabbing of the areas that are selected for sampling.
• Maintain the environmental air monitoring program by performing weekly swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling.
• Maintain the process water monitor program.
• Implement Micro Corrective Action when results of LCOP, Pre-Operational, and operational environment swabbing have exceeded limits.
• Complete testing on all finished product that has been produced during scheduled operating hours.
• Maintain the QPT (Quarterly USDA Pathogen Testing Program) by sending out finished product samples to contract outside laboratory.
• Complete validation, calibration, temperature monitoring, and cleaning of all Micro Lab equipment.
• Maintain COA (Certificate of Acceptance), COC (Certificates of Compliance), and COG (Certificates of Guarantee) under the Micro Lab’s document control program.
• Document all test results by recording results into the company shared document files.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Manage the Micro Lab inventory and report when supplies are needed.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Quality issue resolution

Quality assurance methods

Product testing methods

Regulatory compliance

Documentation procedures

Communication & teamwork

Math aptitude

English literacy

Ability to follow directions

Respectful interaction

Education

HAACP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Link Snacks in Perry, GA seeks a quality-focused Lab tech to maintain Listeria Control and environmental swabbing programs, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation for USDA/QA processes.

The role requires HAACP certification within 6 months, ability to work 3rd shift Fri-Sun 4am-5pm, and strong MS Office skills to manage test results and reports in a fast-paced plant environment.